Dive Coach Trainee Programme

Applications are now open for a new Dive Coach Trainee Programme with Edinburgh Leisure. This initiative allows people 16+ with no formal qualifications or experience of diving the opportunity to gain employment whilst also training, learning, and gaining the essential qualifications to become a new Lead Dive Coach.

We are looking for approachable, positive, and friendly individuals that have:

• Passion for diving and strong swimming abilities.
• Great listening and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to motivate, engage and provide constructive feedback.
• A warm and welcoming personality.
• Experience working in a team and volunteering in a sports or community setting.

So, whether you’re about to leave school, college or uni, a parent or just someone looking for a change of career, we want to hear from you.

In addition, we offer:

• FREE membership across all our centres with access to fitness classes, gyms, and swimming pools
• Opportunities for further training, career growth and development
• Generous holiday allowance
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Paid sick leave
• Company pension
• Access to discounts with a huge number of retailers (saving money in cinemas, restaurants, clothing, and electronics shops, on insurance and healthcare and much more)

Compulsory Training dates/times:

• Saturday 8th, Sunday 9th & Saturday 15th, Sunday 16th of June - Royal Commonwealth Pool - Diving Level 1 Qualification
• Monday 15th to Friday 19th of July 08:00 – 17: 00 - Portobello High School - National Pool Lifeguard qualification
• 12th, 13th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th & 20th August - Royal Commonwealth Pool - Diving Level 2 Qualification

Closing date: Sunday 5th of May 2024

Assessment date: Monday 13th of May 2024

Click here to apply for the Dive Coach Trainee Programme(this will open in a new window)